Add 70/10 and 4/18
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 4/18
70/10 + 4/18 is 65/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
70/10 = 70 × 9/10 × 9 = 630/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
4/18 = 4 × 5/18 × 5 = 20/90 - Add the two like fractions:
630/90 + 20/90 = 630 + 20/90 = 650/90 - 650/90 simplified gives 65/9
- So, 70/10 + 4/18 = 65/9
In mixed form: 72/9
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